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By County | Highlight | Ratings |
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Windham County | Waterfalls | Unexplored |
Tolland County | Towers | Explored |
New London County | Caves | ★ - Unmaintained, short hike, not much to explore |
Hartford County | Overlooks | ★★ - Enjoyable short hike for locals |
Litchfield County | Lighthouses | ★★★ - Great hike with highlights |
New Haven County | Islands | ★★★★ - Great area worth repeat visits |
Fairfield County | Ruins | ★★★★★ - Must-see |
Middlesex County | Sunset Views | Crown Jewels |
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Sunset Hill
Sunset Hill Northern Connecticut Land Trust 14 acres in Ellington, CT Parking: Park on the road between 151 and 153 Porter Rd, Ellington, CT Trail Map … Read more »
Holbrook Pond
Holbrook Pond Connecticut Boat Launch and State Forest 288 acres in Hebron, CT Parking: Two medium-sized lots down the access road at 142 Gilead St, Hebron, CT… Read more »
Jagger Lane Open Space
Jagger Lane Open Space Hebron Town Park 31.6 acres in Hebron, CT Parking: Small pull-off near 177 Jagger Ln, Hebron, CT Trail Map Trails:… Read more »
Harasimowitz Property
Harasimowitz Property Hebron Town Park 20 acres in Hebron, CT Parking: Shoulder parking near 575 Old Colchester Rd, Amston, CT Trail Map Trails: 0.25… Read more »
Alice Fern Bruce Preserve
Alice Fern Bruce Preserve Berlin Land Trust 47 acres in Berlin, CT Parking: Accessed through Giuffrida Park Trail Map Trails: Rating: ★★★☆☆ … Read more »